lindasewsit Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Hi! I just bought a pieced top from ebay to do some quilting on and I was wondering if I should stitch around the outside and wash it before I quilt it? It is a nice quilt and doens't stink or anything, but I do smell the sizing from the material and it is a bit "stiff". thanks for the info! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Linda, If it doesn't stink I wouldn't prewash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 I agree with Heidi, washing it might make it really, really "wonkie" even if you iron it. Wash with "dye catchers" after quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I have done lots of ebay vintage quilts. DO NOT WASH. If seams are a bit off, you will have holes, also, gobs and gobs of messy threads. Even though it hurts to quilt on a dirty quilt. Quilt it up, then was 3 times in oxyclean when done. It will look new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I've done a few vintage quilts, and I've read advice to do the quilting first, then deal with any stain or oder issues after the quilting and binding are on. I also quilted one of those inexpensive presewn fabrics. Home spun squares that is sold by the yard at JoAnns. That fabric had been washed. It was a nightmare! frayed edges where the fabric squares were sewn together, long threads, and distortion. It took me quite a few hours just to get it ready to quilt. Clipping frayed fabrics, thread and pressing seams....never again. My advice is to quilt it first--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 ok! Thanks , Ladies!! This quilt is NOT dirty! It is made of newer fabrics and I just smell the sizing in it. I am excited to mess with it! This is the first time I have purchased a quilt top on ebay. It was fun!!! I think it could get addicting bidding for things on there! Got to watch out! Thanks again for the info~! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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